MU DIY parts

This information is for doing DIY, repaneling, and/or repairs on MU systems. It's not comprehensive, everyone has preferences, but lists the common/major/most-wanted parts in the MU format, and/or what sort of things will work.

Front panels

Specifications

Blank panels

The panels are made using 1.5mm (0.062") aluminium, which is thinner than that used for MOTM front panels. They're strengthened by the sides being bent over to form flanges. To mount them into the rack, the face of the panel is extended at the top and bottom by 0.4".[1]

Jacks

LEDs

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Panel components sold by Synthesizers.com come with 6" wires and MTA connector.

PCB Mounting

Synthesizers.com and some independent manufacturers mount the PCB parallel to the panel with standoffs, others mount PCBs perpendicular MOTM-style. 4-40 steel mounting brackets are fine for this and also work with CGS boards.

PCBs can be mounted parallel using 1" (Mouser: 534-8405) and 11/4" (Mouser: 534-8407) threaded standoff posts. Black oxide screws, like the ones used by Synthesizers.com, are used to affix the standoffs to the front panel. Specifically, 4-40 steel 3/8" black oxide phillips pan head screws,[3] are available from Aaron's Machine Screws.

For perpendicular mounting with stooge brackets affixed by the pots or jacks, available at: